Postcards peek at Tomahawk farm
GEELONG will come alive with colour this weekend as the community celebrates the first annual Rainbow Festival.
The three day festival kicked off with a sold-out event at Piano Bar last night.
A brunch at North Geelong cafe Bear and Scoobs, a screening of the film Tangerine at The Pivotonian cinema, and an open mic event at The Deck are all on the program today.
Tomorrow, the Pride March will take to the streets, starting at Little Malop Street and concluding at Johnstone Park for a BBQueer Picnic in the Park.
Organiser Lyndal Coon, of Geelong Rainbow Inc, said the weekend had been brought together by passionate volunteers.
“It’s a full program ... which caters for different tastes and possibly even different ages,” she said.
“We’ve also kept it as affordable as possible so if they want to go to multiple events they could.”
Ms Coon said there was a real demand for the event in Geelong, with many people taking part in similar activities in Melbourne.
“We’re looking to find out ... how (the community) would like to see it grow and introduce
and the Postcards team paid a visit to the region this week, catching up with Cats WAG (right).
Judd was filming a segment for the Channel 9 holiday and travel show at the farm of Hawkins and her footy star hubby
The beauties both shared snaps of the catch-up on Instagram.
“I showed them around the home and some of my local favourite hangouts. Will be on air later this month,” Hawkins said.
An Instagram video posted by Judd hinted the segment would feature Ravens Creek Farm at Moriac.
The Hawkins’ 62ha property is a 20minute drive from Geelong’s CBD.
Styled by Emma, it features artwork and products of many local businesses. different parts to it each year,” she said. “It’s about creating more community, opportunity, visibility, inclusion, connection, awareness, support.”
Ms Coon said Geelong Rainbow Inc was founded about a year ago and had 50 members with a committee of eight.
“The idea was to become an umbrella organisation for the Queer community and support those groups and organisations that are already in existence and look for areas that need filling.”
For event details, visit facebook.com/GeelongRainbow Festival